MS Fram

A fresh new look is coming to MS Fram, featuring upgraded cabins and brand-new Science Centre, all designed to bring you closer to the wild places we explore. With space for 250 guests, MS Fram was built for polar travel, carrying on the spirit of the legendary Norwegian exploration vessel that once drifted through Arctic ice under great explorer Fridtjof Nansen. MS Fram returns to service on May 26, 2025—ready to welcome explorers like you on board.

Highlights

About the ship

Purpose-built as an expedition cruise ship, MS Fram is an exceptional base camp for explorers. On board, comfort is a top priority, so after a day of exploration you can relax in a hot tub, dine in your choice of two restaurants or at the outdoor BBQ and catch up with your fellow guests with a cocktail in hand as you watch the scenery glide past in the Explorer Lounge & Bar. In the Science Centre, at the heart of the ship, you’ll discover more about the places you sail to and listen to talks by the Expedition Team.

With key expedition features and technology, MS Fram is primed to bring you on a journey of discovery to our planet’s most alluring and unspoiled regions.

Ship features

A Fresh Look is coming for MS Fram! With space for 250 guests, MS Fram was built for polar travel, carrying on the spirit of the legendary Norwegian exploration vessel that once drifted through Arctic ice under great explorer Fridtjof Nansen. Now, we’re making the onboard experience even better. MS Fram returns to service on May 26, 2025—ready to welcome explorers like you on board.

Elsewhere on board, comfort is a top priority, so after a day of exploration you can relax and dine in your choice of two restaurants, or at the outdoor BBQ and catch up with your fellow guests with a cocktail in the Explorer Lounge & Bar as you watch the scenery glide past the windows. Around the ship there are numerous artworks commissioned by local artists based around the Arctic, adding an extra sense of inspiration to your voyage.

Welcome aboard

An HX Hurtigruten Expeditions trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.

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Your home away from home

Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space, your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built for adventure.

Interior and Cabins

We’re making the onboard experience even better: 19 Arctic Superior cabins are receiving a complete makeover. MS Fram’s interiors are bright and airy with a Nordic vibe.

Expedition Suites

Coming in May: A fresh redesign for 14 Expedition Suites and 6 Grand Suites—now featuring a twin-bed option.

The best accommodation on our expedition ships. Spacious, private, and with wide windows to watch the world drift by, suites are comfortable and calm havens at sea. Selected suites also offer a private balcony which may have an outdoor hot tub for added luxury.

Discover our expedition suites

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Explorer Lounge & Bar

There’s no better place for a hand-crafted cocktail than the forward-facing, fully refurbished Explorer Lounge & Bar. Sit back, chat with your fellow explorers, and take in sweeping panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Science Centre

The beating heart of your onboard learning experience, the Science Centre is being upgraded and expanded. Join lectures, examine specimens through powerful microscopes, and chat with the Expedition Team to deepen your understanding of the areas we explore.

Explore the Science & Education program

World-class cuisine

Every day of your expedition cruise, your tastebuds will get the opportunity to explore. In each of our onboard restaurants, our skilled chefs create exciting menus using ingredients from the areas we travel.

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Restaurant Lindstrøm

A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests. Non-suite guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lindstrøm for an additional cost.

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Restaurant Aune

Aune Restaurant is getting an upgrade, refining its menu and creating an even better atmosphere for your meals at sea.

Social, informal and with an emphasis on the natural, Aune is MS Fram’s main dining area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are influenced by the areas we explore and our own rich heritage, dating back to 1896.

Invigorate body and soul

Your ship comes equipped with full suite of facilities to maintain an active lifestyle. From an indoor gym to a wellness center for both body and mind, you’ll find everything you need to feel fully rejuvenated.

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Fitness Room

Maintain your regular fitness regime (or kickstart a new one) in the well-equipped gym on Deck 7. The panoramic views will help you stay motivated.

Sauna and Relaxation

Get warm and cosy as you watch the world glide by through the windows of sauna on the top deck.

Cabins and Suites

Expedition Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds and a seating area, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can enjoy all meals exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

MG | Grand Suite with balcony

Upper-deck suite
Private Balcony
Window
Seating area
Double bed
Sofa bed
Bathrobes and slippers on request
Guests: 2 | Size: 20-27 m2
Cabin Code: MG

Double bed
Private balcony

Q2 | Mini Suite

Upper-deck suite
Window
Seating area
Double bed
Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
Guests: 2 | Size: 15-20 m2
Cabin Code: Q2

Double bed
Window

Q4 | Mini Suite

Upper-deck suite
Window
Seating area
Double bed
Sofa bed
Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
Guests: up to 4 | Size: 15-20 m2
Cabin Code: Q4

Double bed
Window

Arctic Superior

Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.